2257 Westchester Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462

The two-family house at 2257 Westchester Avenue, owned by Ray Costello, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years that could impact resident comfort and safety. Most notably, there are current open violations related to inadequate heat in the 2nd floor apartment (Class C violation from January 2024) and an ongoing pest infestation (Class B violation from December 2022) involving mice.

The building has also faced boiler-related challenges, with multiple active Environmental Control Board violations from July 2022 indicating unregistered boiler status and associated penalties totaling $2,500. There are additional concerning open violations from 2023 regarding failure to file the external low pressure inspection, and earlier issues from 2019 related to water damage in a ground floor commercial space. The property's maintenance history shows a pattern of heating system problems, with 311 complaints about inadequate heat or hot water in January 2024, and a plumbing issue with radiators in December 2022.

While some complaints have been resolved without violations, such as a December 2022 radiator issue, the recurring nature of heating-related problems is notable. The building's previous inspection records also indicate a successful rodent inspection in February 2019, suggesting that while pest issues have emerged since then, they were previously managed adequately. The property has maintained compliance with some requirements, as evidenced by successful inspections and prompt response to certain complaints, though the presence of multiple active violations suggests ongoing regulatory challenges.